Food service assistant and barista
| Posting date: | 09 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £14.25 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 October 2025 |
| Location: | London, EC4Y 0DH |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1159297/147604 |
Summary
Food Service Assistant and Barista
Location: 100VE, Unilever Head Office, EC4Y 0DY
Hours:40 hours per week
Shift Patterns:Monday-Friday
Rate Of Pay:£14.25
Access to onsite gym, and discounted onsite shop- plusSodexo rewards and benefits
We are seeking a dedicatedFood Service Assistant and Barista to join our Catering team at Unilever’s prestigious London Head Office. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the catering services, providing a welcoming environment where staff, visitors, and guests can enjoy high-quality food, beverages, and excellent service.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve hot beverages to barista standards.
- Ensure food safety compliance and uphold Sodexo Health & Safety standards.
- Maintain stock levels in fridges, shelves, and storage areas.
- Deliver excellent customer service at all times.
- Operate tills and app systems accurately and efficiently.
- Support stock rotation, display, and catering promotions.
- Keep service counters, dining areas, and back-of-house facilities clean and tidy.
- Assist across other catering functions such as deli and vending when required.
- Attend team briefings and training sessions.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a customer-facing catering or hospitality role.
- Barista experience with the ability to prepare high-quality coffee and hot drinks.
- Strong focus on customer service with a professional and friendly manner.
- Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- High personal hygiene standards.
- A proactive, flexible, and reliable approach.
Desirable skills: knowledge of COSHH regulations and food safety legislation.
Why Join Us?
This role offers theopportunity to work in a prestigious environment, contributing directly to thequality of life for our clients and visitors. You’ll be part of a supportive,professional team with opportunities for training and development.